Fort Thomas Matters

Matt Bevin Press Conference on Medicaid (12-30-15)

Gov. Matt Bevin said former CHFS Secretary Mark Birdwhistell will head team of experts drafting a Medicaid waiver for Ky.

Bevin: "We are going to transform the way in which Medicaid is delivered in Kentucky and will serve as a beacon for other states to emulate. Bevin said he's looking to Indiana as Medicaid model, but customized for Ky's needs."

Bevin: "I truly believe by the middle of next year to know whether this is going to work or not."

Bevin: "Traditional Medicaid alone as it exists is not sustainable. The study that it was by the outgoing administration was a lie."

Bevin: "Waivers are not just about saving money. More than the dollars, we want to make sure that people will have good health outcomes."

Bevin: "I’m equally confident and uncertain that this could work. I have confidence that we could come up with a solution. I’m more confident that we’ll come up with a viable solution. This will not be another version of something you’ve seen."

Bevin: "We owe people the dignity and respect to be able to make decisions while they are dependent on the assistance of others." 

Judge Gregory T. Popovich vs. Judicial Conduct Commission

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FTM discusses new allegations levied against District Court Judge, Greg Popovich. 

The story can be found here on WCPO.com (PAYWALL WARNING). 

LINK: http://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/campbell-county/new-concerns-for-district-court-judge-gregory-t-popovich-of-campbell-county

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Ky. -- New allegations have arisen against Campbell County District Court Judge, Gregory T. Popovich.

The Judicial Conduct Commission, the only entity authorized under the Kentucky Constitution to take disciplinary action against a sitting judge, sent a letter to Popovich on October 2, 2015 detailing 54 incidents of alleged judicial misconduct.

In addition, the JCC asked Popovich to respond to an allegation that he had abused the subpoena process from his prior judicial conduct hearing in May to harass the previous complainant.

This is not the first time the commission levied charges against Popovich. 

Should Speed Limits in Fort Thomas Be Revisited?

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Mark Collier and Darrin Murriner talk Fort Thomas issues. 

- Speed limits in Fort Thomas. 

- The state of the housing market. 

- Adam Meier's hire by Matt Bevin. 

- Details on the Holiday walk. 

Insider Info on Cheryl McCafferty's Release

Segment 1:

Cheryl McCafferty is getting released next month. I broke the story here (paywall). 

Link: http://www.wcpo.com/news/insider/cheryl-mccafferty-likely-to-be-released-early-from-prison

We talk to the Kentucky Department of Probation and Parole and Campbell County Prosecutor, Michelle Snodgrass. 

Segment 2: 

Joel Pett is getting heat for a cartoon, which brings Matt Bevin's into the political arena. I talk about a similar personal situation I've had and how The Lexington Herald Leader should handle this. 

2015 Election Analysis

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We break down the election from a week ago, with Darrin Murriner. 

5 THEMES:

1) The political "pendulum"

2) Is the GOP wave in Kentucky signaling national trend?

3) Will NKY be more important in a Bevin-run Governorship?

4) Why were the polls so wrong?

5) Who were the biggest winners/losers of the election?

2015 Election Predictions

FTM's Mark Collier handicaps the constitutional races in Kentucky this year. SPONSORED by OMEGA Processing & City BBQ - Highland Heights. 

GOVERNOR:

Bevin v Conway

ATTORNEY GENERAL:

Beshear v Westerfield

SECRETARY of STATE:

Grimes v Knipper

TREASURER:

Ball v Nelson

COMMISSIONER of AGRICULTURE:

Quarles v Lawson-Spann 

AUDITOR:

Edelen v Harmon 

State Treasurer Candidate, Allison Ball

FTM Radio talks with Allison Ball (R-Prestonsburg), candidate for Kentucky State Treasurer. 

Topics include:

Is the position obsolete?

Her platform. 

Interesting stories from the campaign trail. 

and the requesite question for a statewide position in Kentucky... UK or UofL. 

SPONSORED BY OMEGA PROCESSING SOLUTIONS & CITY BARBEQUE.  

Recorded on 10-23-15 at 15 North Pizza in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. 

Ask Me Anything - "One Quick Beer"

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Corporate Bravery author, Darrin Murriner, sits down with FTM Chief, Mark Collier, as the two ponder questions sent in to FTM for an "Ask Me Anything" podcast.

The two discussed the issues over a beer in the FTM Studio and the format fondly known as "one quick beer" was born. 

Corporate Bravery Author, Darrin Murriner

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In this episode of FTM Radio, Mark talks with local entrepreneur, Darrin Murriner, about his new book Corporate Bravery - "Eliminate Fear Based Decision Making."

Launch party is Monday, October 12 from 6-8:00 p.m. at 842 Monmouth St. 

You can buy the kindle or paperback version here:

http://www.amazon.com/Corporate-Bravery-Eliminate-Fear-based-Decision/dp/0692492291/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443808713&sr=8-1&keywords=corporate+bravery

Matt Bevin Exclusive with Fort Thomas Matters

Matt Bevin talks about his time at Fancy Farm, Tolls, Planned Parenthood and the differences between he and his opponent, Jack Conway.